Murray Cox

Age 40
born where? Kawerau, New Zealand
star sign Virgo
single/married/kids Married, Five year old son
occupation Sales Manager
nickname/s Kiwi
current bike Cervelo Carbon Soloist
current shoes Sidi, Brooks

when did you begin triathlon and why?

1987. Got caught up in the buzz. Inspired by the likes of NZ legends Rick Wells and Erin Baker
how many years in NTC? 0.25
what is your sporting background? Skiing, Cycling, Running, Free Diving, Rugby
how many triathlons? 1xSprint, 4xOlympic, 3x1/2IM
greatest achievement in triathlon Finishing first 1/2 IM in freezing conditions and horizontal hail
greatest achievement outside of triathlon Won NZ Flying Championships 1984
best result? 1/2 IM in 5:01
best and worst triathlon legs and why? Best: Cycling (need for speed).
Worst: Swimming (hard to go fast when you're sinking)
most embarrassing moment in triathlon? Being beaten by a swimming dog
three people you would like to invite to dinner Lance, Edmund Hillary, SpongeBob Squarepants
favourite music Radio Head, Evanescence
favourite film ????
favourite t.v. show House .
favourite triathlon distance 1/2IM
favourite race Tauranga 1/2 IM (NZ)
favourite food French Toast (with lots of Maple Syrup)
favourite drink Coffee
triathlon goals 1st IM in 2007, and then the 2nd in 2021.
passions outside traithlon My Family, Cycling
describe yourself in 5 words ot less Determined, Quiet, Serious with occasional outbreaks of lunacy